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More than 26,000 power outages reported in North Carolina | Check out live power outages map here

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More than 30,000 power outages reported in North Carolina | Check out live power outages map here

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Updated: 10:32 PM EDT Mar 16, 2026

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More than 30,000 people are without power in North Carolina as storms move through the state. >>>Get the latest forecast updates here.Check the latest power outages below. Live-updating mapREPORTING POWER OUTAGES Duke Energy: 1-800-POWERON, 1-800-769-3766 Customers may also report an outage or view current outages onlineDuke Energy Progress: 1-800-419-6356Energy United: 1-800-386-4833Randolph Electric: 1-877-736-2633Piedmont Electric: 1-800-449-2667NC Electrical Cooperatives: 1-888-411-7870Surry-Yadkin Electric: 336-356-8241City of Lexington Electric: 336-248-2337City of High Point Electric: 336-883-3111Power Outage Safety TipsSafety Tips from the American Red CrossKeep away from power lines. Stay at least 35 feet away from fallen power lines and anything they are touching. Call 911 and let them know.Avoid electrical shock in flood areas. Don’t go into flooded areas or use any electrical equipment or electronics that may have been submerged. Have a qualified electrical inspector check the electrical system.When in doubt, throw it out. If food is 40 degrees F or warmer, especially dairy and meat, throw it out. Ask your provider about using refrigerated medicines.Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep generators, camp stoves and charcoal grills outdoors only in well-ventilated areas at least 20 feet away from windows.RELATED COVERAGE

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —

More than 30,000 people are without power in North Carolina as storms move through the state.

>>>Get the latest forecast updates here.

Check the latest power outages below.

Live-updating map

REPORTING POWER OUTAGES

Power Outage Safety Tips

Safety Tips from the American Red Cross

Keep away from power lines. Stay at least 35 feet away from fallen power lines and anything they are touching. Call 911 and let them know.

Avoid electrical shock in flood areas. Don’t go into flooded areas or use any electrical equipment or electronics that may have been submerged. Have a qualified electrical inspector check the electrical system.

When in doubt, throw it out. If food is 40 degrees F or warmer, especially dairy and meat, throw it out. Ask your provider about using refrigerated medicines.

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep generators, camp stoves and charcoal grills outdoors only in well-ventilated areas at least 20 feet away from windows.

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